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SUMMARY:Arm in Arm Mobile Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:Are you experiencing food insecurity? Arm In Arm’s mobile food pantry will be at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch on Monday\, April 6\, 13\, 20 and 27\, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.  No registration is required.  Arm In Arm staff will register participants upon arrival. For more information about the food pantry\, visit arminarm.org. \nArm In Arm has been active in Mercer County for four decades providing essential resources like food and financial support. Healthy food such as fresh produce\, eggs and milk\, frozen proteins\, quality baked goods\, and shelf stable canned and boxed items as well as personal care products such as shampoo\, soap\, and diapers are made available to families in need.   Arm In Arm welcomes 4\,000-5\,000 families annually through 40\,000+ visits to our food and mobile pantries and works with 200-400 at-risk families to prevent or end homelessness. \n“We’re proud to collaborate with Arm in Arm and other committed organizations to serve those in greatest need\,” said Mercer County Executive Dan Benson. “Our Libraries serve as important hubs in our communities\, and by brining bringing services here we’re able to meet our residents where they are.” \nIn conjunction with Arm In Arm\, other social service agencies will be on site. On April 6\, the Mercer County Board of Social Services\, SNAP Navigator\, PSE&G Community Outreach and the Lawrence Township Health Department will have informational tables. On April 13\, the NJ Division on Civil Rights\, the New Jersey Hospital Association\, the Mercer County Nutrition Program and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ will have informational tables. On April 20\, the Mercer County Board of Social Services\, the Presbyterian Church Voting\, DHS Community Outreach Program and Mount Carmel Guild will have informational tables. On April 27\, the DHS Community Outreach Program and the Mercer County Superior Court will have informational tables. All visiting services will take place at the same time and place as the mobile food pantry (2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System). \nArm In Arm relies on volunteers to get food into the hands of those who need it most. Want to get involved?  Contact Shariq Marshall at 609-508-7851\, shariqm@arminarm.org. \nThe Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike\, Lawrenceville\, NJ. For more information about the library’s programs call 609-883-8292\, e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org or visit www.mcl.org.
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LOCATION:Mercer County Library – Lawrence Branch\, 2751 Brunswick Pike\, Lawrenceville\, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Art of Arabic Calligraphy
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month on Tuesday\, April 28\, 6:30 pm with calligrapher Elinor A. Holland. Explore the history\, meaning\, and traditional practices of Arabic script calligraphy\, including the Arabic alphabet\, global lettering styles\, and classic tools. The program concludes with a live calligraphy demonstration showcasing this ancient and beautiful art form. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/introduction-to-the-art-of-arabic-calligraphy/
LOCATION:NJ
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SUMMARY:A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mercer County Library System for a celebration of National Poetry Month. Mercer County Library System continues this popular program on Wednesday\, April 29\, 7:00 pm for its fourth year\, featuring local poets reading their own work or a favorite published poem. All are invited to attend an enjoyable evening of poetry! Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program. \n 
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SUMMARY:Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art
DESCRIPTION:Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art\nWednesday\, May 6\, 6:30 pm \nBats\, gourds\, peaches\, ribbons\, and monkeys on horses: these images are frequently (and creatively) depicted in Chinese art — but what do they mean? Just as the Chinese language is an exquisite conduit for rebuses (visual puns) and symbolism\, motifs that appear in Chinese art often represent wishes for good fortune. Join us as we decipher hidden messages of prosperity\, health\, and happiness found in traditional Chinese art using selected objects from the Asian Art Museum’s collection. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/hidden-meanings-in-chinese-art/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:art,free,library,Mercer County,virtual
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SUMMARY:The Timeline of Lawrence History: 300 Years in 60 Images
DESCRIPTION:What can sixty images reveal about three centuries of community life? In 2014\, the Lawrence Historical Society installed a timeline mural in the Lawrence Township Municipal Building\, tracing 300 years of local history. The mural presents 60 carefully chosen images marking important moments in the township’s story\, from the late seventeenth century through the end of the twentieth. On May 12th\, join Dennis Waters\, former Lawrence Township historian and current member of the Mercer County Library Commission\, for a virtual guided “walk” along the timeline. Moving image by image\, he will explore the people\, places\, and events behind the photographs and illustrations\, offering historical context and little-known details to bring Lawrence Township’s past vividly to life. The Lawrence timeline mural installation was made possible by a grant from the Lawrence Township Community Foundation. You can visit the timeline mural whenever the Municipal Building is open. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program. \nThe Timeline of Lawrence History: 300 Years in 60 Images Tuesday\, May 12\, 7:00 pm \n 
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
DESCRIPTION:When we think of the American Revolution\, we often imagine a local struggle between thirteen colonies and the British Crown. Historian and author Richard Bell challenges that familiar story\, revealing the Revolution as a global war that reshaped lives and power across six continents. From the Caribbean and Canada to Africa\, India\, and South America\, the conflict sparked migration\, rebellion\, and transformation far beyond North America. This program re-examines the Revolutionary War as a complex\, high-stakes global event whose consequences continue to resonate in the modern world. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program. \n \nThe American Revolution and the Fate of the World \nTuesday\, May 19\, 7:00 pm \n 
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/the-american-revolution-and-the-fate-of-the-world/
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CATEGORIES:Community,history,library,Mercer County,virtual
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SUMMARY:Borscht Belt: The Comic Legacy of the Catskills
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Catskill resorts of the 20th century were a summer paradise for millions — and the birthplace of some of America’s greatest comic careers. Legends such as Mel Brooks\, Sid Caesar\, Rodney Dangerfield\, Joan Rivers\, and Jackie Mason honed their craft entertaining guests at iconic resorts like Grossinger’s\, Brown’s\, The Concord\, Kutsher’s\, and The Nevele. Entertainment historian John Kenrick presents a lively\, multimedia talk exploring this rich comic tradition\, featuring hilarious video clips and behind-the-scenes stories from the golden age of Borscht Belt comedy. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.\nBorscht Belt: The Comic Legacy of the Catskills\nTuesday\, May 26\, 7:00 pm
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/borscht-belt-the-comic-legacy-of-the-catskills/
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